Montreal, October 8, 2026 — The GrosJoueurs festival announces that its very first edition will be held from November 11 to 15, 2026, at Plaza Saint-Hubert in Montreal. Its programming is now available on its website, www.grosjoueurs.com.
On the program: more than 25 activities in 12 locations, designed to reach audiences of all ages. The vast majority of activities will be offered free of charge.
Far from the classic format of trade shows, the GrosJoueurs festival includes game zones, interactive exhibitions, concerts and festive evenings that will invite the public to explore the links between video games and other cultural communities.
Here are a few examples:
The Quebec Arcade
100% video game area from here at Ausgang Plaza
www.grosjoueurs.com/activite/le-gros-salon-arcade-quebecoise
Opening event of a unique arcade machine in collaboration with artist PONY
With performance by the CRABE Group, directly in the PONY workshop-boutique
www.grosjoueurs.com/activite/pony-arcade-anxiyeti-lami-de-lombre
Concert by the Montreal Portable Video Game Orchestra
Special program with unique screenings, for one night only at the Plaza Theatre
www.grosjoueurs.com/activite/lopjv-presente-odyssee-du-jeu-video
Outdoor
interactive rally An atypical treasure hunt on the Plaza
www.grosjoueurs.com/activite/le-grand-rallye-npc
Panel discussion on the representation of Quebec culture in video
games Hosted by columnist Pier-Luc Ouellet at the Club Pays
www.grosjoueurs.com/activite/panel-vive-le-qc-jouableShow café
of the SHADOW WIZARD MONEY GANG collective, FRIDAY 13
18+ edition, at the Ausgang Plaza
www.grosjoueurs.com/activite/shadow-wizard-money-gang-vendredi-13-bash
The festival’s detailed program, as well as information on dates, locations and ticketing, are now available on www.grosjoueurs.com.
“To recognize video games as a form of expression that lies between culture and entertainment, it is essential to promote the creativity of the people who bring these worlds to life in Quebec. We are pleased to support the first edition of the Festival,” said Jean-Jacques Hermans, Executive Director of La Guilde du jeu vidéo du Québec.
The festival benefits from the financial support of La Guilde du jeu vidéo du Québec, as part of its actions to promote the local industry. Many Quebec studios are also contributing to its production: Clever Endeavor, Berzerk Studio, Paralives, Tribute Games, Lofi Games, Sabotage Studio, Red Barrels, Borealys, Lowbirth Games, Indie Asylum, Pixelles and Studio Lucid Dreams. Other partners include the CREAT Chair at Concordia University, the SDC de la Plaza Saint-Hubert, Woolfell and the creative company Colegram.
